The End of Standard Real Estate Commissions
Last week, the National Association of Realtors, an organization that represents the interests of professionals working in real estate, decided to make a huge change in how people who sell…
Unsolved Mystery: the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist
On a quiet night in Boston, just after everyone had celebrated St. Patrick’s Day, an art heist unfolded that would enter the history books as the biggest unsolved mystery in…
Pythons as a Sustainable Food Source
As our natural resources are dwindling, and the climate is becoming more unpredictable, we’re in dire need of innovative and sustainable ways to produce our food. That’s where python farming…
This Year, Witness the Great Cicada Emergence That Happens Only Every 221 Years
This year, the familiar sound of cicadas is about to become a massive chorus, unlike anything anyone alive today has ever heard. This isn’t your average summer. We’re about to…
“Noon Against Putin”
This weekend marked a significant moment in Russia as citizens and people worldwide voiced their opposition to President Vladimir Putin during the Russian elections. This event, known as “Noon Against…
Meet “James,” AKA ‘Jim,’ Huck Finn’s Friend
In the world of American classics, “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain is a giant. Published back in 1884, this novel takes you on a journey with a young…
Stolen Land, Broken Promises: The Onondaga Nation’s Quest for Justice
A few years ago, Sidney Hill faced a moment many parents do: a tough question from his kid. His son had learned about the vast lands their ancestors, the Onondaga…
Exploring the Cosmos with a Fraction of Pi
Pi is a number that keeps going forever without repeating any pattern in its numbers. Think of it like a never-ending mystery that mathematicians love to explore. But here’s a…
Fact or Fiction? Noncitizen Voting in US Elections
In the lead-up to the 2024 U.S. elections, a major concern is emerging about immigration and voting. There’s a false belief that undocumented immigrants significantly impact federal elections, a myth…
TikTok’s Uncertain Future
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to pass a bill that directly impacts TikTok, a popular social media app beloved by millions. The bill, which saw a vote of 352-65…